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Sardar Patel, one of the foremost political leaders of India, was known for leading the nation’s freedom struggle from the front and for that, was referred to as the “Ironman of India”. This is the story of how his foray into politics began.

Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel (October 31, 1875 – December 15, 1950) was an Indian statesman and barrister, and one of the founding fathers of the nation. Born into a family of humble means in the state of Gujarat, Sardar Patel always had a dream of becoming a barrister.

Post its scheduled completion in 2018, the 182 m high Statue of Unity will be the world’s tallest statue. See this infographic for more information on the 10 tallest statues in the world – their sizes, what they depict, and where they are located.

Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel, one of the most famous barristers and statesmen that India has ever produced, was also a dynamic social leader who led the country’s fight for independence from the front.

The Statue of Unity is the largest project of its kind, in terms of magnitude and scale, in modern India. Once built, it will be the world’s tallest statue thus far, and truly a sight to behold. Here are six reasons the Statue of Unity should make to every traveler’s radar.